The Nets will hire a new coach faster than you can say, "Can I have some front office power, please?"

According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the Nets are "closing in" on hiring former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins to replace Jason Kidd, whose failed power play led to him bolting to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Nets closing in on the hiring of Lionel Hollins, ESPN has learned. Deal is expected to be completed today